Nurse arrested over Broadmoor sex allegations

A former nurse at Broadmoor Hospital has been arrested over allegations she had sex with a patient.

The 29-year-old was arrested on Friday on suspicion of being a care worker engaged in sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder. She was later bailed.

The incidents are alleged to have happened in the summer.

Since her arrest she has been suspended and later resigned from her position.

A West London Mental Health NHS Trust spokesman said: “Thames Valley Police are investigating allegations involving a former member of staff and a patient.

“Where there is any question that patients and staff are involved in or subject to inappropriate behaviour, prompt action is taken under the hospital’s disciplinary procedure and where necessary, the hospital offers full support to the police in any action which may follow.

“Our overarching concern is to protect the safety and rights of the vulnerable people in our care.”

Last month a former nurse at the hospital, Rhoda Sibanda, was given a suspended prison sentence after admitting having a sexual relationship with a patient.